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United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US9099071071
CUSIP
909907107
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$3.26
PE Ratio
12.70
PEG Ratio
3.16
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.82B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.19B
EBITDA (TTM)
$590.18M
Year Range
$30.51 - $45.93
Target Price
$43.25
ROA (TTM)
1.38%
ROE (TTM)
8.45%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in United Bankshares, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) has returned 8.92% so far this year and 24.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, UBSI has returned 5.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


United Bankshares, Inc.

1D
1.79%
1M
1.27%
YTD
8.92%
6M
13.49%
1Y
24.27%
3Y*
10.10%
5Y*
5.48%
10Y*
5.30%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, UBSI's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.09%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +50.5%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -36.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, UBSI closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 10, 2008 with a return of +24.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 9, 2008 at -17.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202610.23%-2.43%1.27%8.92%
20252.53%-6.13%-3.01%-1.10%5.40%1.84%-2.50%7.94%-2.00%-3.82%4.05%4.12%6.50%
2024-4.53%-3.24%4.27%-9.30%-0.06%1.19%20.01%-0.15%-3.57%1.56%12.18%-10.36%4.26%
2023-0.72%1.42%-12.85%-5.88%-11.20%1.93%12.71%-10.05%-7.13%3.08%16.42%14.63%-3.17%
2022-2.62%3.65%-3.75%-4.64%12.93%-5.71%10.46%-4.23%-2.66%18.46%1.28%-4.76%16.06%
2021-2.28%16.71%5.33%1.79%4.89%-10.56%-5.37%5.18%1.16%1.68%-3.41%2.57%16.34%

Benchmark Metrics

United Bankshares, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.74%, beta of 1.00, and R² of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (81.91%) than losses (74.65%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.26 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.74%
Beta
1.00
0.26
Upside Capture
81.91%
Downside Capture
74.65%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

UBSI ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


UBSI Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
UBSI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
UBSI Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
UBSI Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
UBSI Calmar Ratio Rank: 7575
Calmar Ratio Rank
UBSI Martin Ratio Rank: 7777
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


UBSIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.94

0.90

+0.04

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.43

1.39

+0.04

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.19

1.21

-0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.84

1.40

+0.44

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.01

6.61

-1.60

Explore UBSI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

United Bankshares, Inc. provided a 3.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.


3.00%3.50%4.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.50$1.49$1.48$1.45$1.44$1.41$1.40$1.37$1.36$1.33$1.32$1.29

Dividend yield

3.62%3.88%3.94%3.86%3.56%3.89%4.32%3.54%4.37%3.83%2.85%3.49%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for United Bankshares, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.38
2025$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.38$1.49
2024$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$1.48
2023$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.37$1.45
2022$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$1.44
2021$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.36$1.41

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

United Bankshares, Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.62%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

United Bankshares, Inc. has a payout ratio of 44.49%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that United Bankshares, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the United Bankshares, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the United Bankshares, Inc. was 62.13%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 1102 trading sessions.

The current United Bankshares, Inc. drawdown is 8.12%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-62.13%Dec 28, 2006550Mar 6, 20091102Jul 23, 20131652
-52.4%Dec 12, 2016823Mar 20, 2020289May 13, 20211112
-48.38%Jul 1, 1998503Jun 27, 2000445Apr 10, 2002948
-38.12%Nov 11, 2022238Oct 24, 2023261Nov 6, 2024499
-31.55%Jun 7, 1990104Nov 1, 199091Mar 14, 1991195

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of United Bankshares, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how United Bankshares, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for UBSI, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, UBSI has a P/E ratio of 12.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for UBSI compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. UBSI currently has a PEG ratio of 3.2. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for UBSI relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, UBSI has a P/S ratio of 3.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items